Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA Rehab Services

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | 40 hours per week | Rehab Services
** Minimum Hiring Wage:
** From $22.86 per hour
** Job Details:**$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates    Scheduled

Hours:

Day Shift, 8 or 10 hour shifts
** Qualifications
* ** Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent Required
* New graduates are encouraged to apply Required
* 1-3 years Preferred
* Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
* Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
* Knowledge of principles and methods for education and instruction for individuals and groups.
* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
* Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
* Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
* Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
* Talking to others to convey information effectively.
* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Actively looking for ways to help people.
* Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
* Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or departments to make improvements or take corrective action.
* Managing one's own time and the time of others, as needed.
* Communicating effectively in writing, e.g. patient documentation, e-mail, letters, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
* Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
* The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
* The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
* The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
* The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
* The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
* The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
* The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
* The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
* Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
* Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
* Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required
* Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required
** Benefits:
**** We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
*** Competitive base pay
* Matching retirement programs
* Health, Dental and Vision plans
* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
* Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Education Assistance Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Discounted cafeteria meals
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Service Recognition program
* Voluntary plans including:
Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
* Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
**
* Job Description:

**** A Brief Overview
** Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with State laws, assist physical therapists in carrying out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Assist in the education of patients, families and caregivers on prevention of further injury or impairment.

** What you will do
*** Provides treatment as directed by a staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
* Observes and assesses treatment effect and discusses observations and changes to the treatment plan with the staff physical therapist. Documents effectively and efficiently in electronic medical…